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Banning drivers from using cell phones while operating their vehicles is on the agenda of the Miles City Council's Tuesday meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
The action concerns the proposed Ordinance No. 1196, which outlines the exceptions and the penalties that could be imposed.
According to the ordinance, banned would be "handheld cellular telephones and other voice and electronic communication devices by vehicle operators while the vehicle is in motion." It notes that this practice "constitutes an unreasonable distraction to the vehicle operator."
The ordinance states that the distractions cause a hazard and increase the potential for accidents.
It defines "mobile communication device" as a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice or text communication which includes talking or listening on a mobile communications device, text messaging, sending, reading or listening to an electronic message, or browsing the internet via the mobile communications device.
The exceptions are law enforcement and other emergency responders; operators of governmental transportation and public works vehicles, when on duty or acting in their official capacity; or those people who use a mobile communications device by means of a hands-free device; using a device to call 911 or other emergency numbers to contact public safety forces; or using it while the vehicle is parked and not in gear.
The penalty would be $50 on first conviction, $100 for second conviction, $200 for a third time, and a fine not to exceed $500 for any conviction after the third time.
The ordinance calls for signs to be put up giving notice that the ordinance is in effect.
The signs will be on the city limits line at the Tongue River bridges on Main Street and on Pacific Street, on the Yellowstone River bridge on Highway 59 North, on South Haynes Avenue, on South Strevell Avenue and on Valley Drive East.
If the proposed ordinance passes both readings (on March 9 and 23), it will go into effect 30 days following the March 23 vote. A public hearing will be held on March 23 if the ordinance passes the March 9 vote.
Just wondering what everyone is thinking on this. I have noticed teens driving and texting. One time I saw a man on a motorcycle texting and driving which scared me. But I will admit I have done it a time or two but I support the city to enforce this.
My best friend lost a niece in AZ to texting and driving. They passed a law after she lost her life. I don't want my life or any of my children to lose their life.
The action concerns the proposed Ordinance No. 1196, which outlines the exceptions and the penalties that could be imposed.
According to the ordinance, banned would be "handheld cellular telephones and other voice and electronic communication devices by vehicle operators while the vehicle is in motion." It notes that this practice "constitutes an unreasonable distraction to the vehicle operator."
The ordinance states that the distractions cause a hazard and increase the potential for accidents.
It defines "mobile communication device" as a text messaging device or a wireless, two-way communication device designed to receive and transmit voice or text communication which includes talking or listening on a mobile communications device, text messaging, sending, reading or listening to an electronic message, or browsing the internet via the mobile communications device.
The exceptions are law enforcement and other emergency responders; operators of governmental transportation and public works vehicles, when on duty or acting in their official capacity; or those people who use a mobile communications device by means of a hands-free device; using a device to call 911 or other emergency numbers to contact public safety forces; or using it while the vehicle is parked and not in gear.
The penalty would be $50 on first conviction, $100 for second conviction, $200 for a third time, and a fine not to exceed $500 for any conviction after the third time.
The ordinance calls for signs to be put up giving notice that the ordinance is in effect.
The signs will be on the city limits line at the Tongue River bridges on Main Street and on Pacific Street, on the Yellowstone River bridge on Highway 59 North, on South Haynes Avenue, on South Strevell Avenue and on Valley Drive East.
If the proposed ordinance passes both readings (on March 9 and 23), it will go into effect 30 days following the March 23 vote. A public hearing will be held on March 23 if the ordinance passes the March 9 vote.
Just wondering what everyone is thinking on this. I have noticed teens driving and texting. One time I saw a man on a motorcycle texting and driving which scared me. But I will admit I have done it a time or two but I support the city to enforce this.
My best friend lost a niece in AZ to texting and driving. They passed a law after she lost her life. I don't want my life or any of my children to lose their life.